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How long until i can drive again after endoscopy?
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Wear off: Soon as 24 hrs unless bleeding, fever , abdominal pain, in which case you need to see doctor right away.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Usually its: 24 hrs but it also depends on the type of sedation you had. Some meds take a longer time ro get out of the system as others. Your endoscopy ctr will be able to give you that info.
Answered 7/18/2013
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